SB2016050216 - Double free in Linux kernel net usb driver

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2016050216

SB2016050216 - Double free in Linux kernel net usb driver

Published: May 2, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016050216
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3951)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the drivers/net/usb/usbnet.c. A local non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References